Matt Mikyska

Senior industrial designer @ Studio K Creative. Studio K is a interior design studio

Responsibilities:
Project management
shop drawing review / approval
budget development
vendor and contractor communication
3D visualization
prototyping custom fixtures
design and detail FFE and custom fixturing
construction administration

Senior designer /project manager at 555 International. 555 is a custom retail store fixture manufacturer
with a design office and two manufacturing locations in Chicago.
Responsibilities:
client interaction
design of custom fixturing/displays/tradeshow exhibits
material/process selection
quoting prototypes as well as roll-out programs
development of shop drawings
purchasing and vendor coordination
manufacturing quality control
shipping coordination
installation coordination
quote vs. final cost responsibility

555 is a hands on challenging company that is held in high regard. 555 have allowed
me to take on a role that is defined by my willingness to handle the details as well as
the overall project objectives. This has given me a well-rounded experience with the
aspects around designing and building new products.

Senior designer at Simon Marketing. Simon develops promotional toys that go into
McDonalds Happy Meals. My job function is to investigate and implement
computer technology, to train co-workers in CAD systems and generate control
drawings of licensed properties. At Simon I have developed knowledge in the
mass production of injection molded plastic parts, rapid prototyping, meeting safety
requirements and communicating with creative, marketing and Hong Kong
manufacturing departments.